Croatian Hydrocarbon Agency Confirms Geothermal Potential at All Exploration Sites
The Croatian Hydrocarbon Agency has reported a 100% success rate in geothermal exploration, confirming significant potential at all four sites. Research in Zaprešić revealed a geothermal reservoir with temperatures over 95 degrees Celsius, while historic results were noted in Velika Gorica and Osijek with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Celsius. The projects, funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, aim to enhance energy independence. Croatia currently lacks active geothermal power plants.
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The Croatian Hydrocarbon Agency (AZU) achieved a 100% success rate in geothermal exploration across all four planned sites, confirming significant underground potential. Notably, research in Zaprešić identified a reservoir at depths over 1,600 meters with temperatures exceeding 95 degrees Celsius.
In Velika Gorica, temperatures over 100 degrees Celsius could meet nearly 60% of local heating needs, while Osijek reported similar findings with a capacity of nearly 5 MW. The geothermal projects, part of a EUR 50.8 million initiative from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, aim to bolster Croatia's energy independence. Currently, the country lacks active geothermal power plants, with the Velika 1 plant inactive for three years.
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